Welcome to Scholarly
Find out exactly how other students got into your dream school
Scholarly gives you exclusive access to successful applications, essays, and direct advice from top students at elite universities. Read their tips, learn their strategies, or message them yourself!
Welcome to Scholarly
Find out exactly how other students got into your dream school
Scholarly gives you exclusive access to successful applications, essays, and direct advice from top students at elite universities. Read their tips, learn their strategies, or message them yourself!
Niko
Harvard/2023
Ian
Stanford/2026
Xander
UChicago/2024
Sara
MIT/2021
Jude
Stanford/2025
Matthew
Cornell/2022
Syndey
Columbia/2025
Emily
Brown/2022
Nicolas
Stanford/2029
Kamren
Dartmouth/2023
Claire
Dartmouth/2022
Pranith
Dartmouth/2022
🚀 Dream Big, Apply Smarter.
Why pay thousands when you could learn directly from real students who just got into your dream school with Scholarly?
Get insider access to their successful essays, application stats,and exclusive interviews where they break down what worked for them. Plus, you can ask them your own burning questions with our Scholar Sessions messaging platform and get real, firsthand insights—no overpriced middleman required.
Explore more of what Scholarly can do to make your college dreams come true:
Case Studies
Scholarly's curated case studies are a great
window into everything that goes into
a successful college application.
Not only will you get to see all the essays, test
scores, and statistics that college admissions
saw when they admitted this student, but we
also interview our Scholars so that you can
understand things like their application process,
what was going through their head, what they
did to stand out, and what they would have
done differently.
Every case study is different, so subscribe to never
miss out on the inspiration you need to get into your
dream school!
We'll keep finding new Scholars to show you
every week so that you stay inspired, motivated,
and informed throughout your admissions
process.
Newsletter
At Scholarly, we understand that students aiming for elite universities are often juggling a packed schedule of academics, extracurriculars, and personal commitments. That's exactly why we've chosen the newsletter format—it's the ultimate way for busy people to stay informed and inspired without feeling overwhelmed.
Here's why it works:
1. Quick, Actionable Insights: Our weekly newsletter is designed to give you the highlights in minutes. You'll get a snapshot of the latest Top Scholar we've interviewed and the key takeaways from their case study. It's perfect for squeezing in during your morning routine, between classes, or over lunch.
2. Prioritized Content: We know you don't have time to scroll through endless pages of advice. That's why each email gets straight to the point, so you can quickly decide if this week's case study is relevant to your goals. If it resonates, you're just one click away from diving deeper.
3. Consistency Without Overload: By delivering content weekly, we ensure you're always in the loop without flooding your inbox. It's the perfect balance of staying informed while respecting your time.
4. Tailored for Aspiring Scholars: Our content is curated specifically for ambitious students like you. Every email is packed with value, offering real-world insights and proven strategies from those who've walked the path you're on.
The newsletter isn't just a format—it's a tool for efficiency. It's about meeting you where you are and helping you make the most of your time and opportunities.
At Scholarly, we believe that even the busiest students deserve access to the best resources. Our newsletter makes sure you can stay ahead without slowing down.
Student Data
More interested in the numbers?
Scholarly makes it easy to see how
you stack up against our Scholars.
Calculate til your heart's content! Maybe
you'll identify a trend that no one else sees,
or get an understanding of what your dream
school finds most important in an
application.
Search by School
Got a specific school in mind? Still unsure of where to apply?
Scholarly lets you read case studies and student profiles by
school so that you can get a feel for the kinds of students
you may be joining and what got them there in the first
place.
Scholar Sessions
Scholarly gives everyone a chance to ask the
questions they've been itching to ask to make the
right decisions during the application process.
Not everyone has a family friend, sibling, or
connection to a student at their dream university,
but with Scholar Sessions, anyone can!
You have 1000 characters to ask aquestion, get
advice, ask for a proof-read, or discuss whatever
you'd like at a rate set by the Scholar.
Each of our Scholars sets their own messaging rate
based on how busy they are, and you are only
charged if they respond to your question.
You can check their ratings to see how in-depth
and helpful their responses have been for other
curious students just like you.
Join Scholarly
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Get access to:
- Full weekly newsletter with case study
- Full access to database of student profiles, student data, and school search
- Full access to all Scholar case studies with college essays and comprehensive student interviews with anecdotal insights straight from the source
- Chat with REAL STUDENTS we feature to ask them any burning questions
at a price they set themselves
Not ready yet?
- take risks and be different
- frame failure as learning
- what is your dream school investing in?
- extracurricular involvement
- creative writing
- standing out
- understand brochure niches
- show that you're a good fit
Read over 600 application essays from real students and hear from them directly on what they thought got them in
You only apply once
Make the most of it!
It's easy to feel stressed and alone in the application process.
But with Scholarly, you'll never find yourself asking:
Could I have done more to get into my dream school?
What did others do that I didn't?
Could I have leveled the playing field with all the students
who hired tutors?
If I had a sibling or close friend at my dream school,
what advice would they have given me?
Don't be left wondering, act now and secure the future you
want for yourself!
Check out reviews
from real students like you
David Liu
Harvard
This is a must-use tool for anyone looking to compete for a spot at an Ivy
Maria Lopez
Columbia
It was so hard getting started on my application, but seeing what other students had done got the ball rolling!
Byron Clark
MIT
After getting into MIT, I realized just how many of my peers had paid for tutors, I was so lucky to have found Scholarly instead of shelling out for a tutor out of touch with recent admitted students
Lia Murrock
Yale
I will make certain that my little brothers use this service! I was so happy to share my advice and see so many students light up at what I had to offer
Reece Errics
Harvard
A huge head start for any ambitious freshman looking for a path to their dream uni
Jenny Parish
Duke
Everyone applying to a top college should be checking here before hitting submit
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- Full weekly newsletter with case study
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- Full access to all Scholar case studies with college essays and comprehensive student interviews with anecdotal insights straight from the source
- Reach out to REAL STUDENTS we feature to ask them any burning questions at a price they set themselves